Faith and medicine, walking together since 1984.
To unite, equip and disciple Christian medical and dental professionals and students in Uganda to live for Christ in healthcare and to reach the lost with the gospel.
Why we exist
To unite, equip and disciple Christian medical and dental professionals and students in Uganda to live for Christ in healthcare and to reach the lost with the gospel.
What we are building
A transformed healthcare community in Uganda — where every patient encounter, every classroom and every operating theatre echoes the love of Christ.
“No hands but yours, no feet but yours.”
— attributed to St. Teresa of Avila
What we stand for
Christ-centredness
Jesus shapes how we practise, lead and serve.
Excellence
Whole-hearted competence in clinical work and discipleship.
Servant leadership
Following the example of the Great Physician.
Integrity
Honest, ethical and accountable across all we do.
Compassion
Love that meets people in their suffering.
Unity
One family across institutions, denominations and regions.
A movement, three decades in.
A prayer group is born
A handful of Christian medics in Mulago begin meeting to pray.
National coordination
UCMF establishes regional coordinators across the country.
Students Chapter launches
A movement of Christian medical, dental and nursing students is formally born.
New executive elected
Dr. Proscovia Mugaba leads the next chapter of UCMF.
Leadership for the season ahead
MBChB, MMED (Surgery) FCS (ECSA) Fellowship - Surgical Oncology (BBCI - INDIA) Ag HOD Oncology Department St. Francis Hospital Nsambya
MBChB -Gulu University Medical Officer at R2D2/ADAPTfor Kids study Mulago NRH Passionate about Students ministry and fellowship
MBChB-KIU, Preintern-medical graduate Passionate about servant leadership and discipleship and desires to see health care students grow into christ-centered leaderswho serve God and their communities with execellence and compassion
MBChB Muk Medical Officer Passionate about patient care, serving God and Humanity.
MBChB-Gulu University Obstetric and gynecology Resident at Makerere University
Imelda Namagembe, MBChB MMed (Mak) MPH (CWRU), is a consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist at Mulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital
They love walking alongside couples as they build marriages that honor God especially in the medical field
Currently pursuing a Masters of Medicine in Pediatrics and Child Health at Makerere University. Very passionate about spreading the Gospel especially at the Mission grounds
MBChB, MSc, PhD(c). Epidemiologist & Investigator at the Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration
Recently completed his Masters of Medicine in General Surgery. Very passionate about the Message of the cross and an excellent surgeon in his practice. He is taking on this new role created to support medical graduates with five or less years experience post grad.
Very fervent towards medical students maintaining and growing their relationship with God and others during medical training
Medical intern at Naguru Hospital. Enthusiastic about the impact of mentorship in the training and lives of medical students.
MBChB -Makerere University Medical Officer at Case Hospital Passionate about discipleship and mentorship
Rogers is a Public and Community Health Consultant (MBChB 1989, MMed Community practice 1995, Master of Science in Health Policy, Planning and Financing from the University of London 1999) He is currently self-employed as an Independent Consultant